I had a “power port” portacath device fitted this morning. It’s a small port that sits in your upper chest with wiring into your veins and can be used for delivering chemo and taking bloods. It’s an alternative to the PIC...
I returned to the oncology department and this time met the lead consultant for breast oncology. This felt a much better meeting where I got more personalised input on my cancer risk and on my likelihood of tolerating chemo. Main areas of risk are th...
I think I am set to be permanently disappointed. I had my first oncology meeting today. It was yet another appointment where I got little information I didn’t already have - nothing specifically tailored to me, and a feeling that they weren&rsq...
The snail mail letter from the hospital arrived today, and my oncology appointment is booked for 27th April. I can take someone with me, very difficult choice between my lovely supportive husband, and my doctor niece, who happens to be a paediatricia...
On my better days, I realise there is no point wasting today on worrying about what tomorrow will bring. The oncology appointment will get set up and I will hear about it by snail mail letter. Possibly Easter will get in the way too. Even if I move s...
